Monday, February 27, 2012

The Winner is Gwyneth Paltrow

My Winner for Oscars Best Dressed!

Gwyneth Paltrow

Modern yet classic with a touch of cool. As you can see from the pics below, her personal fashion style emulates her interior design in her homes as well. Classic, modern, and sleek.....







Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Power of Blue

Indigo, midnight, cobalt and teal. Blue is a calm restful color, a dramatic color and a classic color. It is popping up in all over in the decorating world today. Here are a few ideas for using blue in your decorating....


Gorgeous Navy Velvet

Graphic Blue Pattern
Fun for a bedroom or bathroom
I love the contrast of the Navy and white.




Sunday, January 2, 2011

Happy New Year to All

Its that time of year, we look back at 2010 and look forward to 2011 and all the opportunities and blessings it will bring us!
Happy New Year

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

How to Paint Stripes on Your Walls : How to Contrast Wall Paint Stripes


My first decorating project of the year will be painting stripes in the dining room. I came across this video if you are looking for a inexpensive project that makes a big impact!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Understated Beauty Homes: architecturaldigest.com










Understated Beauty Homes: architecturaldigest.com

OMG I LOVE THIS HOUSE! Take a peek at the new Architectural Digest December 2010 Issue. This home has charm, plenty of square footage, high ceilings, a perfect mixture.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Monday, October 18, 2010

10 Tips to help you sell your home

DID YOU KNOW?


Statistics show that staged homes cut the market time for the average property in half---USA Today

Sellers who spent $500 on home staging recovered over 343% of the cost--U.S. Department of Housing



#1. Curb Appeal- This will be the first thing that home buyers will see. Make sure to make it look clean, warm and inviting.

#2. Paint- Paint a neutral color and make it look clean and inviting.

#3. Eliminate all clutter. Leave a few choice objects.

#4. Pack away all clutter, put in storage. You are moving anyway.

#5. Furniture Placement- Place furniture so it looks inviting, not to crowded, and doesn't block windows.

#6. Leave out universal appealing accessories such as a bowl of green apples.

#7. Have your home neat and tidy every day as though it is going to be professionally photographed.

#8. No Pet smells whatsoever!!

#9. Lighting- well places lighting makes all the difference.

#10. Hire a professional home re-designer to help you. You will recoup the costs over and over!!!!